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flatboat — [flat′bōt΄] n. a boat with a flat bottom, for carrying freight in shallow waters or on rivers … English World dictionary

Flatboat — A Flatboat is a rectangular boat with a flat bottom and square ends used to transport freight and passengers on inland waterways. The flatboat could be any size but, essentially, it is a large, sturdy tub with a hull that displaces water and so… … Wikipedia

flatboat — noun Date: 1653 a boat with a flat bottom and square ends used for transportation of bulky freight especially in shallow waters … New Collegiate Dictionary

flatboat — a boat with a flat bottom used on calm waters such as a pond … Dictionary of ichthyology